Honda Civic vs Suzuki Swift

The Honda Civic starts from $35,900 before on-road costs, while the Suzuki Swift opens at $23,990. That makes the Suzuki Swift the more affordable entry point by $11,910.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $39,490 and $26,389 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

The Honda Civic holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Suzuki Swift. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the Honda Civic and 47% for the Suzuki Swift.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Honda Civic packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 4 in the Suzuki Swift.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Honda Civic and 6 in the Suzuki Swift.

The Honda Civic features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Suzuki Swift gets a 7-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda Civic stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, Bose audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Suzuki Swift. The Suzuki Swift counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Honda Civic uses a Petrol producing 135kW and 240Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 seconds.

The Suzuki Swift responds with a Petrol making 61kW and 112Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 12.4 seconds.

The Honda Civic has the clear power advantage at 135kW vs 61kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda Civic is 3.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Honda Civic measures 4,549mm long on a 2,735mm wheelbase, 689mm longer than the Suzuki Swift at 3,860mm (2,450mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda Civic generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 333L in the Honda Civic and 267L in the Suzuki Swift, giving the Honda Civic a 66L advantage.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,397/year for the Honda Civic and $1,311/year for the Suzuki Swift. That is a $86 annual difference in favour of the Suzuki Swift.

Estimated annual total: $1,397 (Honda Civic) vs $1,311 (Suzuki Swift). The Suzuki Swift saves you roughly $86 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Honda Civic) vs 3 years / 100,000km (Suzuki Swift). The Honda Civic has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda Civic)—.